Proverbs 19:11

Proverbs 19:11 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

11A person’s wisdom yields patience;

it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.

11A person’s discretion makes him slow to anger,

And it is his glory to overlook an offense.

11A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger,

And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

11Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger,

And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].

11A man’s insight gives him patience,

and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

11A person’s wisdom makes them patient.

They will be honored if they forgive someone who sins against them.